The Importance of Biodiversity

What does biodiversity encompass?

• Variety of life on Earth at all levels

• Only rare, threatened, or endangered species

• Only plants and animals

• Only ecosystems

Which of the following is NOT a utilitarian value of biodiversity?

• Provision of food

• Climate regulation

• Cultural heritage

• Pollination

How does climate change threaten biodiversity?

• By enhancing ecosystem productivity

• By stabilizing species interactions

• By altering ecosystem productivity and species interactions

• By reducing the spread of invasive species

What are some ecosystem services provided by biodiversity?

• Pollination of crops and purification of air and water

• Provision of cultural heritage

• Reduction of climate change impacts

• Stabilization of invasive species

What challenges do traditional natural resource management strategies face due to climate change?

• Incorporating climate adaptation planning

• Enhancing ecosystem productivity

• Stabilizing species interactions

• Reducing the spread of invasive species